Random thought thread

[burglar]

... Recently I've found it sad to observe the diminution of an elderly woman who has been deemed unfit to live alone and bundled off into a nursing home, despite her vehement protestations ...

I know of a 94 year old woman literally unable to stand on her own two feet.

Her next fall may be fatal!!

 

[SirRumpole]

Indonesia to challenge plain packaging laws in WTO

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-...australia-plain-packaging-tobacco-law/5348078

So what sovereignty (very important to the Abbott government) will we have if Indonesia wins ?

Just an example of the rubbish we will be subjected to if we join the Trans Pacific Partnership

 

[SirRumpole]

Why are there criminals in our police forces ?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-28/criminal-history-not-a-barrier-to-joining-nsw-police/5351172

One would have hoped that criminal conviction would rule out a career in the police if they are batting for the other side.

 

[burglar]

Just lately, everyone who asks me a question gets angry with my responses.

Why can't I have the correct answers in advance (on an a4 sheet)?

 

[SirRumpole]

It's really sad about all those crooks who suffer depression after being found out or sentenced. Well who wouldn't ?. You wouldn't expect that the prospect of gaol would make them happy. It's even sadder if they really think it's going to get them any public sympathy or lighter sentences

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-...tencing-hearing-begins-over-hsu-fraud/5351400

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

It's really sad about all those crooks who suffer depression after being found out or sentenced. Well who wouldn't ?. You wouldn't expect that the prospect of gaol would make them happy. It's even sadder if they really think it's going to get them any public sympathy or lighter sentences

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-...tencing-hearing-begins-over-hsu-fraud/5351400

Good one Horace. It's somewhat like a pickpocket getting elated when they get away with the wallet.

gg

 

[Julia]

Yep, I had the same thought as both of you above. Like, well fancy that!

But in this era of medicalising predictable emotional responses to any situation, it's not surprising.

 

[Calliope]

It's really sad about all those crooks who suffer depression after being found out or sentenced. Well who wouldn't ?. You wouldn't expect that the prospect of gaol would make them happy. It's even sadder if they really think it's going to get them any public sympathy or lighter sentences

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-...tencing-hearing-begins-over-hsu-fraud/5351400

It seems to be a Union thing. No doubt Ms Gillard and Bruce Wilson will be depressed when (or if) they are brought to justice. After the Royal Commission there will be dozens of depressed union leaders and a few company execs., I hope.

 

[SirRumpole]

It seems to be a Union thing. No doubt Ms Gillard and Bruce Wilson will be depressed when (or if) they are brought to justice. After the Royal Commission there will be dozens of depressed union leaders and a few company execs., I hope.

I remember Alan Bond putting on a big show of being depressed when it was obvious he was going to the Colonel Klink, so it's not just a union thing. Christopher Skase did the same.

 

[robusta]

I remember Alan Bond putting on a big show of being depressed when it was obvious he was going to the Colonel Klink, so it's not just a union thing. Christopher Skase did the same.

Yes that was a hell of a performance in the witness box, it was like he was mentally retarded. He kept on repeating "I do not recall" a few years later he seemed bright enough to buy a mine in South Africa however.

 

[SirRumpole]

Are these angry Chinese relatives of the MH370 passengers being stirred up by their government so that China can poke their noses in and take over the investigation ?

It seems that most of the other countries relatives are taking a more sober approach.

 

[Judd]

Yes that was a hell of a performance in the witness box, it was like he was mentally retarded. He kept on repeating "I do not recall" a few years later he seemed bright enough to buy a mine in South Africa however.

Not to forget Carmen Lawrence - and I just have.

An inflamed shoulder tendon is annoying and a bit painful.

Friends who claim that replacing old, rickety steps to their garage with a small deck and ramp is a simple job, have no idea of what simple means.

 

[SirRumpole]

I say, the WA shark cull is going well isn't it ?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-...ar-perth-wa-after-human-remains-found/5363130

 

[burglar]

The crumbed fish never fits in the tray.
Why not catch them a week earlier when they are shorter.

Or use smaller bread crumbs.

 

[burglar]

One forum I visit regularly has a fairly active "Random thought thread" that provides forum members with an outlet for any random thoughts that they may have...

I have one thought that comes back to me more often than German Potato Soup.
What kind of things are discussed on that thread in the other forum?

 

[Smurf1976]

The crumbed fish never fits in the tray.

Or get a bigger tray?

 

[burglar]

Or get a bigger tray?

And the labelling says 45% Fish!!

 

[Smurf1976]

And the labelling says 45% Fish!!

And that's where you should stop reading, because you really don't want to know what the other 55% is....

 

[burglar]

My whole life is flashing before my eyes!

I hope I am not dying?!

 

[SirRumpole]

My whole life is flashing before my eyes!

I hope I am not dying?!

So do we. Please let us know if there is a life after death.

Seriously, I hope you are joking, but I suppose if you aren't you would have more important things to do than talk to us. Like getting to a hospital.